7.5T Delivery Driver

Flexible People; Great Blakenham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexible People Ltd is recruiting for a 7.5t Home Delivery Driver in Ipswich. You will deliver large and heavy goods directly to customers’ homes, often with a Driver’s Mate, and handle items like TVs, furniture and white goods. Training is provided.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence, CPC, and tachograph, with a 6-point maximum. Regular heavy lifting, 06:00 starts, 8–10 hour shifts, and a 5–6 day rota including weekends are typical. A permanent contract may be offered after 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence
• Valid CPC
• Valid Digital Tachograph
• No more than 6 points on licence
• No DD, DR or NI convictions
• Good physical fitness and ability to lift heavy products
• Good communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver large and heavy goods directly to customers' homes
• Work with a Drivers Mate to complete deliveries
• Deliver products into customer rooms
• Handle products safely and use manual handling where required
• Maintain on-time delivery and excellent customer service

Skills

Physical fitness

Customer service

Reliability

Organisation

Tools

Digital Tachograph

CPC

UK Driving Licence

Job description

7.5t Home Delivery Driver - Ipswich

Flexible People Ltd are currently recruiting 7.5t Home Delivery Drivers for a well-known multinational client based in Ipswich.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced 7.5t Driver / Home Delivery Driver to join a large, established organisation, with the potential to secure a permanent position and access excellent long-term career opportunities.

The Role - 7.5t Home Delivery Driver

As a 7.5t Home Delivery Driver, you will work alongside a Drivers Mate, delivering large and heavy goods directly to customers' homes.

Products can include:

• TVs and electrical goods
• Flat-pack furniture
• Gym equipment
• White goods
• Other large household products

The role involves delivering products into the customer's room of choice, so you must be physically fit and comfortable with regular heavy lifting and manual handling. Full training will be provided on the delivery process.

7.5t Home Delivery Driver - Hours & Pay

• Pay: £17.15 per hour including holiday pay
• Overtime: £22.97 per hour after 48 hours
• 06:00 start
• Shifts approximately 8-10 hours
• 5 or 6-day working rota
• Company operates 7 days a week
• Weekend work required
• Potential for a permanent contract after 12 weeks

Assessment & Induction

Successful applicants will complete:

• A 7.5t driving assessment
• Multiple-choice Highway Code and tachograph exam
• Subsequent company induction

Newly qualified 7.5t Drivers are welcome to apply.

Permanent Benefits

After 12 weeks, successful candidates may be offered a permanent contract directly with the company. Benefits include:

• Free on-site parking
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts, including retail, childcare and gym
• Affordable loans
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Competitive annual salary
• 24/7 employee support service for you and your family
• Free counselling and wellbeing support

7.5t Home Delivery Driver - Requirements

You must have:

• A valid UK driving licence
• Valid CPC
• Valid Digital Tachograph
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• No DD, DR or NI convictions
• Good physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy products
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable and organised approach to work
• Your own steel toe-cap safety boots
• Your own high-vis vest

Drug and alcohol testing may be carried out at any time at the client's discretion. A drug and alcohol test will also be completed as part of the assessment process.